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INTERMEDIATE PANEL PAT B (worked over 24 sts).


1st row: T4F. T4B. P3. Tw2R. P3. T4F. T4B.
SIZES 2nd row: P2. K4. P5. K2. P5. K4. P2.
To fit hip measurement 3rd row: P2. T4B. P4. C2B. C2F. P4. T4F. P2.
(Skirt will stretch slightly to fit) 4th row: P2. K2. P6. K4. P6. K2. P2.
Extra-Small/Small 34-36” [86.5-96.5 cm] 5th row: T4B. P4. Cr4B. Cr4F. P4. T4F.
Medium 38-40” [96.5-101.5 cm] 6th row: K2. P6. (K2. P1) twice. K2. P6. K2.
Large 42-44” [106.5-112 cm] 7th row: K2. P4. T4B. P1. Tw2R. P1. T4F. P4.
Extra-Large 46-48” [117-122 cm] K2.
2/3 X-Large 52-56” [132-142 cm] 8th row: K2. P4. K2. P3. K2. P3. K2. P4. K2.
4/5 X-Large 58-64” [147.5-162.5 cm] These 8 rows form Panel Pat B.
See chart on page 2.
GAUGE
22 sts and 28 rows = 4” [10 cm] in stocking st. PANEL PAT C (worked over 10 sts).
1st and 2nd rows: K2. P1. K4. P1. K2.
INSTRUCTIONS 3rd row: K2. P1. C4F. P1. K2.
The instructions are written for smallest size. 4th row: As 1st row.
If changes are necessary for larger size(s) the 5th row: T3F. K4. T3B.
instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers 6th row: P1. K8. P1.
for each size are shown in the same color 7th row: P1. Cr3FK. K2. Cr3BK. P1.
throughout the pattern. When only one 8th row: As 6th row.
number is given in black, it applies to all sizes. 9th row: P1. K1. Cr3FK. Cr3BK. K1. P1.
10th row: As 6th row.
Note: All rows of Panel Pats are worked 11th row: T3B. C4F. T3F.
with RS facing. 12th to 14th rows: As 1st row.
MATERIALS
These 14 rows form Panel Pat C.
Patons® Classic Wool DK Superwash™ (1.75 oz/50 g; 125 yds/114 m) See chart on page 2.
PANEL PAT A (worked over 4 sts).
Sizes XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL
Aran (12008) 6 7 8 9 11 13 balls 1st row: C4F.
Size U.S. 6 (4 mm) circular knitting needle 36” [90 cm] long or size needed to 2nd to 6th rows: K4.
obtain gauge. Stitch marker. Cable needle. Length of ¾” [2 cm] wide elastic to fit These 6 rows form Panel Pat A.
waist measurement. See chart on page 2.

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SKIRT K2. (P1. K1) 5 times. P1. K2. P2. Work 2nd
Note: Skirt is worked in one piece on row Panel Pat B. P2. K2. (P1. K1) 5 times.
circular needle. P1. K2. (P2. Work 2nd row Panel Pat A. P2.
Panel Pat A Work 2nd row Panel Pat C) 1 (1-1-1-2-2)
Beg at lower edge, cast on 204 (224-242- time(s). P2. K2.** (P1. K1) 5 (10-15-21-
5 264-290-312) sts. Join in rnd, placing a 11-15) times. P1. Rep from ** to ** once
3 marker on first st. more. (P1. K1) 3 (5-8-10-5-7) times.
4 1 Key 1st rnd: *K1tbl. P1. Rep from * around. 3rd rnd: (K1. P1) 2 (5-7-11-6-8) times. P1.
Start Here Rep last rnd for Twisted Ribbing for 1¼" **Tw2R. P2. (Work 3rd row Panel Pat C.
= Knit [3 cm]. P2. Work 3rd row Panel Pat A. P2) 1 (1-1-
= Purl 1-2-2) time(s). Tw2R. P2. (K1. P1) 4 times.
Panel Pat B 2 = C2B Inc rnd: *Rib across 9 (10-10-10-9-12) P1. Tw2R. P2. Work 3rd row Panel Pat B.
2 = C2F sts. M1. Rep from * to last 6 (4-2-4-2-0) P2. Tw2R. P2. (K1. P1) 4 times. P1. Tw2R.
4 2 4 7 4 = C4F sts. Rib to end of rnd. 226 (246-266-290- (P2. Work 3rd row Panel Pat A. P2. Work
4 4 4 4 5 3 = Cr3BK 322-338) sts. 3rd row Panel Pat C) 1 (1-1-1-2-2) time(s).
4 2 2 4 3 3 = Cr3FK P2. Tw2R.** P2. (K1. P1) 4 (9-14-20-10-14)
4 4 2 4 4 1 4 = Cr4B Proceed in pat as follows: times. P1. Rep from ** to ** once more.
Start Here 4 = Cr4F 1st rnd: (P1. K1) 2 (5-7-11-6-8) times. (K1. P1) 3 (5-8-10-5-7) times.
3 = T3B P1. **Tw2R. P2. (Work 1st row Panel Pat 4th rnd: (K1. P1) 2 (5-7-11-6-8) times. P1.
Panel Pat C 3 = T3F C. P2. Work 1st row Panel Pat A. P2) 1 (1- **K2. P2. (Work 4th row Panel Pat C. P2.
4 = T4B 1-1-2-2) time(s). Tw2R. (P1. K1) 5 times. Work 4th row Panel Pat A. P2) 1 (1-1-1-2-
13 = T4F
4
P1. Tw2R. P2. Work 1st row Panel Pat B. 2) time(s). K2. P2. (K1. P1) 4 times. P1. K2.
3 4 3 11 = Tw2R
2
P2. Tw2R. (P1. K1) 5 times. P1. Tw2R. (P2. P2. Work 4th row Panel Pat B. P2. K2. P2.
3 3 9
Work 1st row Panel Pat A. P2. Work 1st (K1. P1) 4 times. P1. K2. (P2. Work 4th row
3 3 7
row Panel Pat C) 1 (1-1-1-2-2) time(s). Panel Pat A. P2. Work 4th row Panel Pat C)
3 3 5
P2. Tw2R.** (P1. K1) 5 (10-15-21-11-15) 1 (1-1-1-2-2) time(s). P2. K2.** P2. (K1. P1)
4 3
times. P1. Rep from ** to ** once more. 4 (9-14-20-10-14) times. P1. Rep from **
1
Start Here (P1. K1) 3 (5-8-10-5-7) times. to ** once more. (K1. P1) 3 (5-8-10-5-7)
2nd rnd: (P1. K1) 2 (5-7-11-6-8) times. P1. times.
**K2. P2. (Work 2nd row Panel Pat C. P2. Work These 4 rnds form Irish Moss St Pat. Panel
2nd row Panel Pat A. P2) 1 (1-1-1-2-2) time(s). Pats are now in position.

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Cont in established pat, until work from Waistband: 1st rnd: *K1tbl. P1. Rep from
beg measures approx 13 (13½-14-14- * around.
14½-16)” [33 (34.5-35.5-35.5-37-40.5) Rep last rnd for Twisted Ribbing for 3”
cm], ending on a 4th rnd of Irish Moss St [7.5 cm].
Pat. Cast off loosely in ribbing.

Dec rnd: (P1. K1) 2 (5-7-11-6-8) times. P1. FINISHING


**Tw2R. P2tog. (Work appropriate row Pin Skirt to measurements. Cover with a
Panel Pat C. P2tog. Work appropriate row damp cloth, leaving cloth to dry.
Panel Pat A. P2tog) 1 (1-1-1-2-2) time(s). Fold Waistband in half to WS and sew
Tw2R. P1. (K1. P1) 5 times. Tw2R. P2tog. in position, leaving an opening at side ABBREVIATIONS: www.yarnspirations.com/abbreviations
Work appropriate row Panel Pat B. P2tog. (marked st where rnds were joined) Beg = Beginning Cr4F = Slip next 2 stitches T3B = Slip next stitch onto
C2B = Slip next stitch onto onto cable needle and cable needle and leave at
Tw2R. P1. (K1. P1) 5 times. Tw2R. (P2tog. to insert elastic. Cut elastic to fit waist cable needle and leave at leave at front of work. K1. back of work. K2, then P1
Work appropriate row Panel Pat A. P2tog. measurement plus 1” [2.5 cm]. Insert back of work. K1, then K1 P1, then K2 from cable from cable needle.
from cable needle. needle. T3F = Slip next 2 stitches
Work appropriate row Panel Pat C) 1 (1- elastic into waistband. Overlap ends of C2F = Slip next stitch onto Cont = Continue(ity) onto cable needle and
1-1-2-2) time(s). P2tog. Tw2R.** P1. (K1. elastic and sew securely. Sew opening cable needle and leave at Dec = Decrease(ing) leave at front of work. P1,
front of work. K1, then K1 Inc = Increase(ing) then K2 from cable needle.
P1) 5 (10-15-21-11-15) times. Rep from closed. from cable needle. K = Knit T4B = Slip next 2 stitches
** to ** once more. (P1. K1) 3 (5-8-10-5-7) C4F = Slip next 2 stitches K1tbl = Knit next stitch onto cable needle and
onto cable needle and through back of loop leave at back of work. K2,
times. 210 (230-250-274-298-314) sts. leave at front of work. K2, K2(3)tog = Knit next 2(3) then P2 from cable needle.
then K2 from cable needle. stitches together T4F = Slip next 2 stitches
Cr3BK = Slip next stitch M1 = Make 1 stitch by onto cable needle and
Cont in established pat, working P1 in onto cable needle and picking up horizontal loop leave at front of work. P2,
place of P2, until work from beg measures leave at back of work. K2, lying before next stitch then K2 from cable needle.
then K1 from cable needle. and knitting into back of Tw2R = Knit into front of
15 (15½-16-16-18-18)” [38 (39.5-40.5- Cr3FK = Slip next 2 loop. 2nd stitch on needle, then
40.5-45.5-45.5) cm], ending on a 2nd or stitches onto cable needle knit into front of first stitch
and leave at front of work. and slip both stitches off
4th rnd of Irish Moss St Pat. K1, then K2 from cable needle together
needle. P = Purl WS = Wrong side
Cr4B = Slip next 2 stitches P2tog = Purl next 2
Dec rnd: *K4 (5-6-7-7-7). K2tog. Rep from onto cable needle and stitches together
* to last 6 (6-10-4-10-8) sts. Knit to end of leave at back of work. K2, Pat = Pattern
then (P1. K1) from cable Rem = Remaining
rnd. 176 (198-220-244-266-280) sts. needle. Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
RS = Right side
St(s) = Stitch(es)

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